Product Manager 
Location: GR, , Athens
Department: Product & Innovation
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Telecommunications

Company profile:
Upstream’s mission is to revolutionise the way companies market to consumers through cutting edge technology. This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people in an environment that embraces individual differences and diversity.We offer a challenging and stimulating environment in which employees have the opportunity to work on a vast range of complex projects at the forefront of technical innovation. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and open-minded individuals to join our innovative team to help both drive our success and uphold our existing reputation within the marketing technology world.What we believeOur values of integrity, perseverance, innovation and respect are at the heart of our company. Our actions are underpinned by these four values, which have become central to Upstream, providing all of our employees with a clear framework from which to make their decisions.1. Integrity &amp; TrustYou are widely trusted and seen as a direct and truthful individual. You present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeping confidences and admitting mistakes without misrepresenting themselves for personal gain.2. PerseveranceYou pursue work and life with energy, drive and a need to finish; you seldom give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.3. InnovationYou have good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work and a sense about managing the creative process of others. You have the ability to facilitate effective brainstorming and project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.4. RespectYou invest time in peers and demonstrates value and reverence for others when due, encouraging co-workers to express opinions and ideas. You promote equality within the workplace, encouraging praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as from the superiors. Professional Development at UpstreamUpstream offers a variety of resources and a range of opportunities to inspire the best possible performance from our employees. Our vast range of departments and global activities provide a strong platform for career development and professional progression. We boast various methods of progression within the company; whether through an upward advancement within a chosen field, expansion across departments or relocation to another office, creating the opportunity to gain both valuable experience and further insight into the international workings of the business. At Upstream, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills, work across different disciplines and global departments and move into new challenges, all within the same company.

Job description:
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Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience 6 years of experience in product management preferably in the telecommunications services sector. Telecommunications domain knowledge – must understand the mobile operator business and challengesB. Science in Technology or Business. MBA a plus.Hands on experience in managing the development of an idea, creating the specifications, managing the internal reviews and market research. Ability to formulate requirements and experience working with research and development Experience with collaboration with a multi geography and multi-functional virtual teamPrevious P&amp;L responsibility Possess working knowledge of technologies applied to product implementation.Increase account penetration and pipeline diversity with new solution developmentStrong understanding of competitors and ability to explain competitive differentiatorsDemonstrated ability and experience developing a product through its life cycleAbility to identify key differentiators, features and benefits, and be able to credibly articulate these to internal stakeholders, customers/prospects, analysts/media, etcProven leadership credentials with an emphasis on positive team spirit and building virtual teams Experience working with sales to help define/refine sales messages and ensure sales packages are developed and messages communicated to sales teamPersonal CharacteristicsAble to perform under pressure and deliver results in a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires fresh thinking and innovation Strategic thinking and solution oriented approach Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, ability to communicate with CX levels and team work skills  Must possess an entrepreneurial mind set and spirit Need to be a focused, proactive self-starter who can operate in a constantly evolving team environment and have the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and remote teams.

Benefits:
We offer a very competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on candidates’ qualifications and skills. By joining the development team, you will be exposed to an international environment in a very dynamic and progressive group.